Personal Bests

A Look Back.

There is so much to say and so much to write, but also so much snuggling and cuddling to do. I can’t tell you how much we all appreciate the outpouring of love and support from around the world. We all feel very blessed and lucky.

I’ll try to write all about his arrival into the world soon, but for now I thought I’d share a few pictures of our first day as a family of three…

I haven’t been following you long, but I was instantly trapped by the posts about your pregnancy, and I’m so happy to see you finally with your new baby! He is so precious and beautiful. Congratulations!

definitely just cried a little looking at how beautiful your family is.. i can only imagine what it’s like for you!!! congratulations again, emily and casey (and grandma!)and thank you for letting us share in the joy!

What a precious family! You got some fantastic pictures of Cullen’s first hours on earth. I know that I love going back to look at the pictures of my parents holding me those first hours, so I’m sure he will treasure those as well one day!

Oh what a handsome little man he is!! And mama, you are one ROCKSTAR! I just got caught up on some of your birth trials/trebulations via twitter and you are so right, that little boy put up quite the fight! He must have just been so happy and cozy inside you! :-)

We welcome our little girl into the world in approx. 8 weeks and your journey has beens such an inspiration Emily! Enjoy all those cuddly, new moments~the rest of the world can wait. What a beautiful family you have!

I never thought I would cry this much and be so incredibly happy for people I have never physically met. Congrats Malone’s he is perfect and you all make the cutest family. I am looking forward to the birthing post. You are a rockstar!

Oh my gosh, he’s gorgeous. Absolutely PERFECT! I see so much of you in him! Judging from his head shape, you didn’t end up having to have a C section, which I’m sure was a huge relief:) So happy for you and your little family!!!

I must say that I have never been wild about other pregnancy blogs BUT yours as been the exception!!!

I seriously loved reading every pregnancy post of yours! :) I love your whole blog in general, of course :)

It’s like we have all lived through this pregnancy experience with you in some strange and unique way :) And now the little guy we have been reading about is finally here :) The miracle of life is amazing!

Love these–thanks for sharing, Em! My favorite is the one of Cullen with Casey sleeping (?) in the background. So sweet. Also love the one of you, your mom and Cullen. Made me get all teary thinking about having the same picture with my mom and our baby (eventually…some day). They’re all wonderful, though!

Oh my goodness. So many congratulations!!!! Cullen is gorgeous and you three (plus your mom) are all so happy that it makes me teary. Also, my favorite photo is the one of Cullen and Casey sleeping – adorable!

So PRECIOUS!!! Love him! You can tell you and Casey are going to be great parents. He looks over the moon with him, And I agree with everyone else about the Casey sleeping behind Cullen pic. My favorite pic of my niece is one where I fell asleep with her sleeping on my chest at a week old.

I’m a lurker but I just wanted to say that Cullen is adorable! I love his name. :) He is super precious. I hope you and Casey are doing well at home. Congrats on such a beautiful baby boy! Makes me excited for April when I can expect my own little baby!

Emily – I’m a new reader – actually found you because all of my Twitter friends were tweeting Congrats to @dailygarnish. Thought I’d check you out! Definitely an exciting time for you guys! I have two little ones (3yr and 1yr) so I remember those early days! Praying everything goes smoothly and you all get some good cuddling time!

Oh, Welcome Cullen Malone! What a beautiful boy and what a beautiful name. Congratulations. I can’t wait to hear about Cullen and you in the days to come. I envy where you are. Enjoy the journey. My 5 1/2 & 4 year old sons can be exhausting, but are joyous and precious to me.

Congratulations Emily!! He’s beautiful. I’m expecting a baby boy in early March- maybe they’ll play together sometime! You probably don’t remember me, but I’m a friend of Reba’s in New Haven. We saw them last night, in fact. Jonah’s getting so big! I’m sure Cullen will catch up to him in no time.

I was so glad everything turned out fine, sounded like a nightmare for awhile and you are so lucky you mom was with you as well as Casey, bet she is loving being a grandmother. I am so glad she was there for the main event, its always nice to have your mom around at times like these, it seems like it sometimes takes three parents to get that little one through life. It sure did for us some days.

Wonderful photos! Especially love the wide awake baby with Dad dozing in the background. Congratulations!! So happy for you that your precious baby has arrived safe and sound and is already so well loved.

Oh, I just love that little peanut!!! Our family cannot wait to meet Cullen. Much love to you guys, the first few days are absolutely incredible. And if I’m being honest, I think every day with our baby has been incredible :-) Enjoy every minute!!

What precious pictures! I love the one of him sticking out his sweet little lips! And the one with daddy sleeping in the background, adorable. You look stunning….seriously, did you give birth just a couple days ago?? Amazing. So happy for you!!

I’ve been a long time reader but have never commented on a post. For the past few days I have been checking your blog furiously for any updates. I am so glad that you are finally a family, he is beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. I wish you all the luck, your blog is amazing xxxx

What an exciting journey!!!! I couldn’t help but follow along on twitter – you are such a trooper and an inspiration as I anxiously anticipate labor in late November! Cullen is gorgeous – rest when you can mama!!!!

Cullen is absolutely one of the most beautiful and most perfect babies I have ever seen. Congratulations on your new amazing family, and all of the amazing memories you, Casey, and Cullen will create together. I wish you all nothing but the best, and health, happiness and comfort.

Oh! The pictures are absolutely adorable…I’m tearing up! It’s just wonderful to see you & Casey so happy – congratulations once again! I especially love the one of the thre of you, the one of Cullen with daddy sleeping in the background and the one with Cullen ‘blowing a kiss’ :D

OMG!!Finally!! being a reader for more than 1 year, I still remember the day I read about yr big news of pragnent, and then time passes so fast that the baby is now born!I feel like I witness the whole process!BIG CONGRATZ to you and your family!Blessings from HONG KONG :)

I am near to tears! How silly is that? I’ve never even met you. But I AM so HAPPY for you all. Cullen looks adorable! and YOU look amazingly fresh and so happy. Well done you. I wish Cullen a very happy, long, fulfilled and healthy life. I love the photo’s, especially the Daddy ones (Cullen and Daddy asleep, Daddy planting a tiny kiss on Cullens little head). Yay! Much love to you and your FAMILY. x

Congratulations!! The most amazing experience in life is to give birth to life…follow by helping that bundle of joy blossom into the divin and beautiful he is. Many blessing to you and your family on the birth of your baby boy!! I can already see he is quite a character!! Beautiful!!
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